Collard Potato Soup

It's hot out. I know. Why would I make soup? Because soup is always good! Even in the summer heat, soup brings some joy and comfort to my soul so here is a veg-filled soup recipe!

Collard Potato Soup

Ingredients:

4-5 small potatoes (chopped)
2 medium sized carrots (diced)
3-4 leaves of collard greens (cut into little squares)
1 small spanish onion
3c vegetable broth
Cilantro to taste (fresh is always better, but packaged works fine as well!)

Directions:

1. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil then add the potatoes, carrots and onion.
2. Let the vegetables cook in the broth for about 12-14 minutes.
3. Add in the collard greens and bring the pot down to a simmer. Leave for about 3-5 minutes.
4. Toss in the cilantro to taste then serve and feel your soul warm!



Stay lovely, dears.

Summer Salad

Hey folks! June is here and the produce is marvellous. This is a nice little salad I whipped up quickly the other day. Lots of great fresh vegetables with a lemon tahini dressing made this a substantial and filling meal.

Summer Salad

Ingredients:

For the salad:

1/2 bunch green leaf lettuce
5 small radishes, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled into strips
1 tomato

For the dressing:

1 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp tamari
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Directions:

1. Toss all yo veggies in a bowl, chopped to your liking.
2. Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing then top off the salad.
3. Toss and munch away on the fresh goodness!

Stay Fresh, friends.